quin

Meaning

Adv

1. (not-comparable, usually) how come not, why don't I/you/he ..., how about? (in questioning suggestions)
2. (future, not-comparable, subjunctive, usually) how come not, why don't I/you/he ..., how about? (in questioning suggestions)
3. (emphatic, not-comparable) Used to corroborate or amplify the previous statement: and even, and in fact
4. (emphatic, not-comparable) Used to corroborate or amplify the previous statement: and even, and in fact

Conj

1. who does/can/would not (usually following a nominative)
2. without (something happening), (so) that...not
3. not because not...but, not that not...but
4. from doing or happening
5. that

Concepts

rather

indeed

let

verily

but come now

Synonyms

quod

Translations

dass

bien plus

il y a mieux

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈkʷiːn]

Etymology

From instrumental quī + ne.